Thomson Celebration’s New Home Port Increases Cruise and Stay Options
In the past decade the number of British cruisers has increased by over one million per year, and cruise holidays now account for one in ten package holiday bookings according to the 2009 PSA review. Read more »
Thomson Lakes & Mountains have launched their preview edition of next summer’s holidays featuring resorts in Austria, Germany, Italy, Norway, Slovenia, and Switzerland with holidays to scenic lakes, tranquil mountains, historic cities and beautiful coastlines. Read more »
The European Environmental Agency this week revealed that Britain ranked 18th out of 22 European countries for beach cleanliness*. With this in mind, Thomson and First Choice highlight a selection of beach holidays that are ideal for couples or families looking for a clean break in the sun, sea and sand. Read more »
Thomson Airways reunites abandoned dog with holidaymaker
When Beverly Peascod, from Carlisle, went on a summer holiday last year, she never dreamed of gaining a new addition to her family in the form of stray dog Sylvie. Now, almost a year later, Bev and Sylvie will be reunited thanks to Thomson Airways as Sylvie is now out of quarantine and allowed into the UK. Read more »
The travel chaos left in the wake of the Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjallajokull has left many travellers uncertain over summer holiday plans. But those who book a package holiday or flight only deal with Thomson can rest assured thanks to a brand new ‘Ash Guarantee’ launched this week.
The ‘Ash Guarantee’ promises:
- Thomson will make sure customers are looked after by any one of our 18,000 staff
- Thomson will get customers home, or out on holiday as quickly as possible
- Thomson will pay for any costs if customers have to stay on overseas (within reason!) so customers don’t have to claim anything back
- In the unlikely event that a holiday is cancelled due to the ash, Thomson will help customers affected find other great holiday deals, or of course, offer a full refund.
The ‘Ash Guarantee’ further reiterates the benefit of booking with an ATOL bonded package tour operator, such as Thomson, which offers customers looking to travel during these times complete assurance that should the worst happen, that they are in the best hands.
Thomson Gold customers in Costa Del Sol, Majorca, Sorrento and Cyprus will be able to brush up on their writing skills, get their books signed and rub shoulders with a host of favourite authors in eight exclusive ‘An Audience with’ experiences. Read more »
Commenting Peter Long said: “We are very pleased to receive confirmation that the new Government intends to replace APD with a per plane tax. TUI Travel has long argued for this change which will reward airlines like Thomson Airways that operates with the highest load factors in the industry, and will incentivise carbon efficient behaviour. Read more »
Duncan Armstrong, Thomson and First Choice Retail Manager for Bedford, spent a day at London Gatwick airport as part of TUI Travel’s Special Assistance Team (SAT) during the volcanic ash disruption. Made up of volunteers from around the business, TUI’s SAT team members provide front-line assistance and practical support for customers during a variety of different disruptions and incidents. They aim to give a high level of customer service and be there at a time when customers really need support and advice. Read more »
